The 4 vaccines for children and adults included in the Approved National Immunization Program are provided free of charge; vaccinations are performed either by EOPYY-contracted physicians or by private physicians or by physicians at the Centres for the Protection of Mother and Child (which fall under the responsibility of PEDY)

Medicines are provided on condition that they are lawfully marketed, they are designated as Prescription-Only regardless of brand name and pharmaceutical form, and are included in the Positive Reimbursement List. Medicines included in the Negative list currently in effect are not reimbursed

The reimbursement of medicines not available in the Greek market is only possible in exceptional cases. It falls upon EOPYY Committees to decide whether treatment with medicines not available in the Greek market is necessary. Such medicines are only provided by EOPYY pharmacies or public hospitals.

The common patient contribution rate for insured individuals registered with all insurance funds is set at 25% of the cost of medicines. There are special disease categories for which the patient contribution rate is set at 10% and 0% of the cost. Physicians receive notifications about these categories.

Each prescription can only include the quantity of medicine which corresponds to one month’s treatment. For chronic diseases, physicians can issue repeat prescriptions to be dispensed within two or three months, according to the applicable legislation.